One of San Quentin’s bestloved volunteers has died from a blood clot triggered by an accident. Kimberlee Ann Rasmusson, 53, was an avid supporter of … [Read more...]
Study Identifies S.Q. Groups Shown to Reduce Recidivism
A new study says four San Quentin programs help criminal offenders become productive members of society when released from prison. The findings … [Read more...]
No Evidence Linking Rising Crime Rates to Realignment
A new report finds no relationship between offenders released from county jails and under county supervision to California’s recent rise in crime. The … [Read more...]
For-Profit Prison Cited For 47 Violations
A recent Ohio state audit reported 47 violations by a privately owned prison, including failure to meet state standards in food quality, sanitation … [Read more...]
February 2013 News Briefs
1. Washington – Violent crime declined in California in 2011, but increased in Oakland and San Jose, a new FBI report says. Statewide violent crime … [Read more...]
L.A. Co. Jail Mental Health Services See Improvements
Mental health workers in Los Angeles jails are better positioned to help prisoners transition into the community than they were before realignment, … [Read more...]
Looking at Life After Prison
A room full of San Quentin prisoners, an independent reporter, and an Alcatraz park ranger came together to talk about how the public views life-term … [Read more...]
Expected Prison Costs $8.6 Billion in 2012-13
California taxpayers will spend about $8.6 billion to maintain its prison system in fiscal year 2012-13, according to the nonpartisan Legislative … [Read more...]
26-Year-Old Tradition Lives On in Folsom State Prison
Folsom – Christmas was brightened for 51 El Dorado County children, thanks to gifts of bicycles refurbished by Folsom prisoners. The prisoners take … [Read more...]
Wedding Bells Rang in San Quentin
Three San Quentin prisoners were married in the Visiting Room last month. Here are some of their comments. George and Robyn Yacomb: “We wanted to bond … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- …
- 42
- Next Page »